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ap physics 1 - q&a: momentum, collisions & impulse

originally streamed in 2020 with Jacob Jeffries & Erin BrzusekStudents
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Q&A session answering student questions about AP Physics 1 topics including momentum, energy, torque, simple harmonic motion, and FRQ strategies. Get help understanding key concepts and review past exam questions to strengthen your physics knowledge. ...more

curriculum note

This video was recorded during the 2020 COVID-19 exam period and references a modified exam with only 2 FRQs, open notes, and content limited to Units 1–7. The current AP Physics 1 exam format and structure are different—check College Board for up-to-date exam details.

covered in this stream

units
Unit 4 – Linear MomentumUnit 5 – Torque and Rotational DynamicsUnit 7 – OscillationsUnit 2 – Force and Translational DynamicsUnit 6 – Rotating Systems: Energy & Momentum
topics
4.1 Linear Momentum4.2 Change in Momentum and Impulse4.3 Conservation of Linear Momentum4.4 Elastic and Inelastic Collisions2.2 Forces and Free-Body Diagrams2.5 Newton's Second Law2.7 Kinetic and Static Friction5.3 Torque5.4 Rotational Inertia5.5 Rotational Equilibrium and Newton's First Law in Rotational Form5.6 Newton's Second Law in Rotational Form6.3 Angular Momentum and Angular Impulse7.1 Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)7.2 Frequency and Period of SHM7.3 Representing and Analyzing SHM7.4 Energy of Simple Harmonic Oscillators3.3 Potential Energy3.4 Conservation of Energy

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Q&A Session

  • 0:06

    Introduction and Schedule

  • 0:37

    Mega Cram Session

  • 1:10

    Momentum Rundown

  • 1:40

    Impulse and Collisions

  • 2:41

    Momentum as Vector

  • 3:12

    Circuits Not on Exam

  • 3:43

    Multibattery Circuits

  • 4:45

    Physics 2 Questions

  • 5:15

    2016 FRQ Overview

  • 5:46

    Free Body Diagram

  • 6:49

    Gauss's Law Note

  • 7:20

    Force of Friction

  • 8:23

    Scoring Guidelines

  • 8:55

    FRQ Student Samples

  • 9:26

    Angular Velocity Change

  • 11:31

    Linear vs Rotational

  • 12:33

    Linear Acceleration Expression

  • 14:39

    Block vs Wheel Speed

  • 15:39

    Energy Conservation

  • 16:43

    Positive and Negative Work

  • 17:13

    2019 FRQ Overview

  • 17:45

    Speed of Center of Mass

  • 18:45

    Constant Speed Segment

  • 19:47

    External Force Effect

  • 20:49

    Sphere Angular Momentum

  • 21:54

    External Torque Reasoning

  • 23:27

    Free Body Diagrams

  • 23:58

    Pulley System Forces

  • 25:02

    Tension and Gravity Vectors

  • 26:05

    Acceleration Magnitude Derivation

  • 27:40

    Positive Direction Definition

  • 28:44

    Net Force on System

  • 29:47

    Block Three Addition

  • 30:19

    Acceleration Change

  • 30:50

    SHM Springs Request

  • 31:21

    Vertical Spring System

  • 33:29

    Rotational Kinematics

  • 34:00

    Torque Formula

  • 35:02

    Net External Torque

  • 35:33

    Torque Effects

  • 36:04

    Spring Equilibrium

  • 37:09

    Period and Frequency

  • 38:16

    Angular Frequency

  • 39:49

    Mass Effect on Period

  • 41:28

    Inverse Relations

  • 43:37

    Bridge Equilibrium Problem

  • 45:10

    Fulcrum Selection

  • 46:13

    Bridge Center of Mass

  • 47:15

    Torque Equilibrium

  • 48:50

    Bob's Torque Calculation

  • 50:23

    Pillar B Force

  • 52:00

    Sum of Forces

  • 53:35

    Pillar A Force

  • 54:39

    Torque Questions

  • 55:11

    Potential Energy Graphs

  • 56:12

    U vs Time Graph

  • 57:50

    Conservation of Energy

  • 58:54

    Oscillations with Angles

  • 1:00:30

    Pendulum Periods

  • 1:03:05

    Studying Recommendations

  • 1:04:37

    Important Concepts

  • 1:05:42

    Unit Seven Focus

  • 1:06:14

    Rocket Propulsion Note

  • 1:06:44

    Session Closing

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